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Does Cipro Cure Sore Throat?
Had an upper respiratory infection 3 weeks ago.... A lot of mucous... Took Mucinex D and was on Cipro for ten days..... Finally doing better, however, have had a bit of a sore throat the past few days.... My Dr refilled the Cipro... Should that take care of my throat?
Mon, 30 Nov 2015
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have sore throat which is due to upper respiratory infection due to poor immunity of your body. I would suggest you to avoid use of spicy, sharp oily and fried food substances. You should take combination of antibiotic Ciprofloxacin along with anti histamine such as Levocetrizine. You should take throat lozenges as well. You should do warm saline rinses 3-4 times a day. You should avoid cold carbonated beverages. You should visit ENT specialist once and get it examined. You should get throat swab tests done so as to detect level of infection and treatment can be started accordingly. Apply mist humidifiers in room. You should take throat soothing agents.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have sore throat which is due to upper respiratory infection due to poor immunity of your body. I would suggest you to avoid use of spicy, sharp oily and fried food substances. You should take combination of antibiotic Ciprofloxacin along with anti histamine such as Levocetrizine. You should take throat lozenges as well. You should do warm saline rinses 3-4 times a day. You should avoid cold carbonated beverages. You should visit ENT specialist once and get it examined. You should get throat swab tests done so as to detect level of infection and treatment can be started accordingly. Apply mist humidifiers in room. You should take throat soothing agents.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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